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Harekrishna Deka

b. 1943

Indian writer

Poet
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About Harekrishna Deka

Born 1943. Harekrishna Deka is an Indian poet.

Harekrishna Deka is a former member of the Indian Police Service who is now known for his writing. He was the Director General of Police for Assam from 2000–2003.

Literary career Harekrishna Deka started writing poems and short stories in his student days, and continued this as a hobby during his police career.

He has won the following awards:

1987 - Sahitya Akademi Award for his poem Ann Ejan 1995 - Katha Award for his short story Bandiyar (Prisoner) 2010 - Assam Valley Literary Award

After retiring from the police service, Deka briefly edited the English daily The Sentinel before editing the Assamese literary monthly Gariyasi.

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Important facts

Born
1943
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Poet
Nationality
India
Awards
Sahitya Akademi Award

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Harekrishna Deka?

Indian writer

When was Harekrishna Deka born?

Harekrishna Deka was born in 1943.

What is Harekrishna Deka's occupation?

Harekrishna Deka is a poet.

What nationality is Harekrishna Deka?

Harekrishna Deka is Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harekrishna Deka

· Wikidata: Q5656831

· DBpedia: Harekrishna Deka

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